Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: John Adams Elementary serves the southern part of Kingsport, TN, covering an area of approximately 20.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 12.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Adams Elementary School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
John Adams Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Adams Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Adams Elementary School's ranking?
John Adams Elementary School is ranked #112 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are John Adams Elementary School often compared to?
John Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Johnson Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend John Adams Elementary School?
506 students attend John Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of John Adams Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does John Adams Elementary School offer ?
John Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Adams Elementary School part of?
John Adams Elementary School is part of Kingsport School District.
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